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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
Potato Bugs in Germany.

The potato bug madc two simultane-
GUS appearances in Germany in 1887.
one In Saxony and one in Hanover.
The German Government at once had
men at work. who carefully licked all
the bugs and larye of the plants. The
stems Of the vines were then cut of
and placed in baskets lined with sack
ing. which were thoroughly soaked
in benzine oil and buried deep in the
ground. After this the land was
plowed twelve or fourteen inches deep
and we'll narrowed, and tho surface
picked over for any insects that might
be on 1t. Finally the land was satu-
rated with benzine oil. In ono case
eight acres and in the other three
quarters of an acre had to be treated
In this way. M y Sun.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
IMPROVING DAIRY COWS.
How TO Lay the Foundation fer Goo
and Profitable Herd.

How TO Lay the Foundation for GOOD
and Profitable Herd.
BY the judicious use of proper food,
continued for lengthy period. either
quality or quantity of milk can be in
creased in any dairy breed. l say
dairy breed. for in purely beef breed
the increase of food will only develop
flesh. BY proper feeding the milk or
gans are brought into more active ex-
ercise, and are thus gradually devel-
oped. In time this development be-
comes n fixed, permanent character
istic, so allied to nature as in degree
to De transmitted to the offspring.
However, this process of development
Is too slow for our day and genera
tion, except as an important adjunct
to some more practical method.
Good care is an important factor In
the improvement of all livestock, os-
pecially dairy cows. Regularity in
feeding and in milking. kindness and n
liberal use of the comb and brush. arc
all-important, for tho COW is tho most
sensitive, complex and intricate piece
of machinery in use in any branch OF
agricultural industry, sensitive to every
touch. every change-ruined by neg
lect or improved by care.
Selection is one OF the most practical
and efficient methods of improving the
dairy. and should always be prac-
ticed, whether breeding pure-breeds or
grades. Gull out all inferior animals
and send them to the shambles. BY
this means the herd can bo greatly
improved and the production in
creased, but 1t will not establish fixed
hereditary characteristics. There is
no certainty that tho superior quail
ties of the ancestors will be trans
mitted. All these various methods
tend toward and assist in the develop
ment of breeds. but life is too short
and time too valuable 10 depend upon
them as the only means.
The foundation for herd should be
chosen from families. the members OF
which all possess in marked degree
the qualities which you wish to per-
petuatc, and thus assure yourself that
these qualities have become fixed char
acteristics and are not accidents. Re-
member. also. that the merits
of family should not be
measured by the records OF
single individual, but by the av-
erage or combined product OF ma
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
Wonderful Cures.

w. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and
Retail Druggist of Rome, Ga, says !:
We have been selling DR. Kings New
Discovery, Electric Bitters and Buck
lens Arnica Salve for four years.
Have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or give such universal
satisfaction. There have been some
wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases
Of pronounced Consumption have
been entirely cured by use of few
bottles OF DR.. Kings New Discovery,
taken in connection with Electric
Bitters. We guarantee them always.
Sold by Harry B. Garner, City Phar-
macy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
The City sergsants Of Danvillo,
Va

Mr.. James Wood, the City Sergeant
Of Danville, Va, is an old school Vir-
ginian gentleman. His word is aG-
knowleged TO be as good as his bond.
If you want to know how he stands,
just write to the Governor of Virgin
ia or any prominent State official.
Well just read Mr.. Woods opinion
on the best medicine to take in the
spring, and thousands of others veri-
fy this opinion in all parts OF our
country:
DANvILLE, VA, April IA, 1887.
Gentleman-Last spring l requir-
ed blood purifier and system tonic.
On inquiry OF my druggist for such
medicine, he recommended S. S. s.
took a short course of it and it
proved a splendid medicine. Iregard
1t as a splendid spring medicine.
Yours truly,
JAMES WooD.
Treaties on Blood and Skin Di-
seases mailed free. The SWIFT SPE-
orFIo Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
PERSONAL.

Mr.. N. II. Prohlichstein, of Mobile
Ala, writes 1 take great pleasure in
recommending DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, having used
it for severe attack of Bronchitis
and Catarrh. 1t gave me instant re-
lief and entirely cured me and l have
not been afflicted since. also beg to
state that had tried other remedies
with no good result. Have also used
Electric Bitters and DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, both of which l can rec
commend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, Is sold
on positive guarantee.
Sold by Harry B. Garner, City Phar-
macy, so and LOO per bottle.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
IMPROVING SEED WHEAT.

How Valuable Strains, II Not Varieties
Can DO Established.
A prominent seed firm in England ID
reported to be making important ex.
periments" In crossing varieties OF
wheat. This is done with a view to
obtain kinds which shall bc better
suited to tho particular conditions Of
soil and climate Of various sections Of
England. than any .yAriatlsS .poH
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
Sold by Harry B. Garner, City Phar-
macy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
Wanted Her to Feel at Home.

Mrs. Homespuu = Come, Miss
Crotchet play something for US.
please. Shall l escort you to the piano9
you really must excuse me, Mrs.
Homespun. l only play for my own
amusement"
."Of course; ] understand that
Pianists generally co play for their own
amusement Butdon't mind us. Father
and don't mind little disturbance.
We haven't brought ~ big family Of
boys for nothing. We want you to
enjoy yourself, you know. Just as
though you were at home. ."-Bos:on
Transcript
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13

The last reliable census returns.
those of 1880 and 1881. show only four
cities in Europe and one in America
with over /. 900. 900 inhabitants. They
are: London. 4.766. COL; Paris. $780,
O23; Berlin. 1922. $50; Vienna i.103. =
857. and Now York. l. 2O6. $50.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13
ESTABLISHED 1850.
The Evansville
Commercial : College
Institute d Business Training.

This old and tried institution has had q very
large attendance this winter. both oflAdies and
gentlemen, and no wonder, for 1t is one OF the
in the West. Prof. 8. N. Curnick, the princi-
pal, Ia thoroughly conversant with business
practices and ofnce work, as he was for 2b yeara
connected with the wholesale business oil Ev-
ansville. Every department OF the college 10
carefully conducted on practical Business prln-
cples. Bookkeeping, Penmanship, Business
Mathematics, ,Correspondences, Business Forms
all thoroughly taught, so that the conclencieUs
student receives reliable business education
worth ten timesits cost. Those wishing COM
mercial course, lady or gentleman, should ut
Of Young men in this and adjoining counties.
Apply by letter or in person to 8. N. CUR
NICK, Cor. Ord and Main Streets, Evansville
Indiana. Mch.3
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13

sometimes give as good results as un-
leache d. This Is the case where tho
soil does not particularly lack potash.
John N. StdhL, in american Garden.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-13

AT Butte, M. T., a bootblack. not
over dozen years old, has something
oyer $500 to his credit In the bank
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
Water Color Exhibition.

The PRESS has mentioned the fact that Mr..
5. p. Robt. Prescott of Boston has placed on
exhibition at Stubs art store, in Congress
Square, collection of water colors. These
water colors embrace marines, mountain and
along shore scenes, with a few landscapes.
Many of the paintings are representations of
well known places in Maine, and these are
reproduced with remarkable fidelity.
Among those paintings that will perhaps,
more than the others, commend themselves
to the examiner is No. 10, 1.-THE Bluff at
Marblehead." 1t is only few months ago
that the picturesque spots about old Marble
head were enforced upon public attention by
the admirable Illustrations in Harpers, and
Mr.. Trescott in this view contrasts, in excel
lent treatment, the broad overhanging cliff
with the sleepy old building and its quiet
surroundings. Then in No. IS, Ipswich from
the RIVER" there is all that softness and ten
der dreaminess that is feature of English
water colors. The placid river, the church
spire embosomed in foliage, and the charm
ing atmosphere cause one to linger long
before this canvas.
A picture with anything but poetic sub
ject, "a Coal Wharf," nevertheless is a
strong effort. The perspective is so well
managed that great breadth and character is
given to this old wharf at whose further ex-
tremity can be seen the masts of the vessels
that are lying there waiting to be discharged.
The same points that commend this picture
also attach to No. 6, 1.-THE Government
Wharf at Kennebunk." No. 10, "The Ford, Z"
shows fine cloud effects, while No. 10, ''Study
of Surf" presents the Atlantic at Old Or
chard Beach in one of its best moods All
these pictures are permeated with a senti-
ment that shows true artistic feeling, and
they should be viewed by all lovers of art.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
PERSONAL.

The Maine Sentinel learns that Mr.. George
Getchell of Wells is lying dangerously i'll at
Orlando, Florida.
VIM. III. Preble, ESQ.,, of Chicago, former
-ly broker, in business in this city, has been
on visit here. Mr.. Preble is now secretary
and treasurer of the Chicago Rawhide Man
ufacturing Company.
Capt A G. Storer died in Harpswell Tues
day morning, Of heart disease, aged 63 years.
He followed the sea for forty years as a mas
ter Of vessels. He was Altman of strict in
tegrlty and honesty, highly respected and
loyal citizen and a prominent Mason.
Mr. Clarence V. Lunt who for several
years has been city editor of the Bangor
Daily Wing and Courier, has resigned his
position on that paper to accept similar
place on the Daily Commercial. Mr.. Lunt
is an industrious news gatherer, and of ex-
cellent character
Rev. William Hurlin and Mrs. HurIin of
Antrim. N. H., both well known in Maine.
celebrated their golden wedding Dec. 25th.
having been married in London, Eng. Dec.
20, 1886. Five of their seven children now liy-
ing were present, and six Of their ten grand
children. The absent ones were Mrs. Har-
riet Palmer, detained at home by sickness, of
East Sumner, of this State, with her hus-
band and two children, and Mrs. Sarah Lin
coin, who, with her husband and two chill
dren, and Mrs. Sarah Lincoln, who, with her
husband and two children, reside in Califor-
mia, says lions Advocate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
Amateur Journalists.

The third semi-annual convention of the
Maine Amateur Journalists Association was
held in the Y. NJ c. A. Hall yesterday after
noon at go o'clock. There was quite a
large attendance, more than half the MEM
bers of the association being present. be-
sides several visitors. Among those present
from out of the city were Mr.. Albert G
Davis of Bangor and Mr.. Henry S. Chapman
of Brunswick.
The following officers were elected:
Presidential s. Chapman.
Vice Presidential. G. Davis.
Secretary-Ge0rge I. Edwards.
TreaSurer-C. w. Small.
Bangor was chosen as the next place for
meeting.
A banquet was served in the evening.
which was greatly enjoyed by the partici-
pants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07

BEFORE JUDGE EMERY.

tReported for the PREssl
BATH, Jan. 6.
taxes TO the city of Bath for several years was
submitted to the court on law points, and APP
pealed to the higher courts This case involved
large amount and was presented in a thorough
ind prolonged contest, mainly on technical
points; the main one being the legality of the as
SeSSments.
Gilbert and Hogan for city.
Larrabee for defence
The celebrated dog case" which has had three
of the defence by the jury 1t was for shooting a
valuable dog in Bowdoinham some years since.
Mtllay for plaintiff.
Hall for defendant.
The case of State against Henry Clay for steal
ing coat was of considerable interest. Mr.. VIM.
II. Fogg, cl0thier of this city, lost an oyercoat
Inc coat was hanging at his store door as sign.
Gay was seen in the same evening having on
what was taken to be a new overcoaf with an old
one under his arm. He is colored man, hostler,
time coat %ssae aad was as t
dence was wholly cireumstantial and not proved
that the coat Clay had on was the identical coat
claimed TO be stolen from Mr.. Fogg.
Buker for prosecution.
j. NJ. Trott and +. b. Sprague for defendant.
In the case OF Charles II. Colby Of Topsham VS..
Androscoggin Water Power Company Of Lisbon
Falls which was on trial several days the Jury re-
turned verdict Of S273.35 for the plaintiff
--e---~ Thompson of Brunswick.
- The case of the two Banks, father and son, for
illegal fishing in Winnegance Creek, that had
been referred back from the full bench, has been
settled by the parties paying the fines for setting
nets OF mashes of fewer inches than prescribed
by law, which Is S25 each and costs of from SIT
% $50. The other charge for catching bass at
illegal times was defeated on technical points.
The case of city of Bath against f. Reed fos as
sessed taxes was not taken up, but settled by
compromise. This was a case where the tax was
levied upon the party after he had removed his
residence from Bath to Brunswick and had noti-
fed the assessors that he was no longer resi-
dent OF Bath, although owning house here in
which he lived during the summer months as a
summer house only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
Creditors Meeting.

A meeting of the creditors Of Lambert
Bros. & Co., grocery firm that lately failed
located at Berlin Falls, was he d at the City
Hotel yesterday afternoon. Tie firm ap
peared by Mr.. Chamberlain, a lawyer Of
Auburn, who expected Mr.. Stahl of Stahl
Bros. to be present as an endorser, but he
was not there. The firm show about IS ,0oC
liabilities and $4,000 assets, but of the $15.-
900 they have but 400 stock, the rest being
trusted out" They owe $1,000 to Portland
parties, including J. II. Fletcher & Son
Thompson g. Hall, Sargent, Bolster & Co.,
and others. A committee composed of ]. II.
Fletcher, Mr.. Morse of Auburn. and mem.
Der of Sargent, Bolster & Co. was appointed
to investigate and renort
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
His SEVENTEEN Birthday.

The SEVENTEEN birthday of the Rev. VIM
b. Hayden was celebrated on Christmas day
and the occasion was made pleasant by Wis
its of many friends and tokens of remem-
brance sent from old York in England. Mr..
Hayden preached in York a number Of
years ago and has received tokens of remem-
brance from there on every recurring Christ
mas since. The popularity about Mr.. Hay.
den's birthday, aside from the fact that it oc-
ours on Christmas day, is that his great
grandfather was also born on Christmas
day in 1875 and died on Christmas, the day
that Mr.. Hayden was born. There has been,
therefore, Christmas child in his family for
over $50 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
VERY NEAR DEATH.
PeriIous Experience by Captain Green
and Family.
Five People Overcome by Coal Gas
in Forecastie,

Early Wednesday morning a man came in
great haste to the office of one of the doctors
in the city and told him to come quick, as
a very sad accident had happened to him and
his family during the night He was cap
tain of schooner lying at Long Wharf, and
gave his name as j. l., Green of Harpswell.
He said that during the night he himself,
his wife and two children and two of his
crew had been most strangely afflicted while
asleep III the forecastle of the schooner.
They had retired at night as well as usual.
Towards morning, he said his little boy
awoke him by complaining of a bad head
ache; he told the boy to keep quiet and go
to sleep and he would be all right. While
he was talking the little daughter awoke
and also complained of headache. The
next minute she fell out of the bunk onto
the floor in commissions. This disturbance
awoke his wife, who also went into convul-
sions. Captain Green, thoroughly alarmed,
then sprang from his bunk. 10 his conster-
nation he found himself so weak as to be al
most helpless BY great effort he rallied
his remaining strength, and raised his wife
in his arms. But the exertion was too much
for him, and he swooned. This aroused the
two men, who, thoroughly frightened, at
tempted to help their captain. But one of
them also tumbled over in commissions leay
ing his companion, the last of the six sleep
ers, to help the captain, whose eyes by this
time were rolling up with CHASTITY, CLASSY
stare. The tragic spectacle of the forecastle
scared the poor fellow terribly, and he as
well began to .have bad feeling about the
head. But luckily the captain began to re-
cover, and though weak commenced again
his endeayors to help his wife and children.
But the poor woman only came out of one
series of commissions to go into another.
Then Captain Green, having mustered lit
tie strength, started for doctor, fully con-
WINGED that the whole company had been
| poisoned.
The doctor went post haste, and found the
unfortunates, though they had somewhat re-
covered, still very sick in the forecastle, the
air Of which was close and hot and smelled
strongly of gas from coal stove. The
room was about twelve feet long, eight feet
wide and five feet high.
1t had been cold night, a very cold one,
and to keep the forecastle warm and cosy
they had shut up every opening, leaving
open only very small crack at the hatch
way. This did not allow the access of any
fresh air to speak of, so before morning the
sleepers began to be poisoned at every
breath. Then came the phenomena which
SO alarmed Captain Green The doctor inn
mediately let IN an abundance of fresh air,
and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the
company that had so narrowly escaped
death, rapidly reyiving. Yesterday they
| were all right.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07

the treasurer showed balance Of SS9.ss on
hand, and bills paid. The following officer
were elected: Master, S. G. Watson OF
Oakland; 0yerseer, A. G. True of South
Litchfeld; Lecturer, G. NJ. Twitehell Of
Monmouth; Ass Assistant Steward E n. Pink K
ham Of Litchfeld Chaplain, G. A. Neece Of
Readfeld; Treasurer, VIM. II. Keith of
Winthrop Secretary, l.. X. Litchfeld OF
Winthrop. Otis Meader of Albion, who has
been Master for the past two years, declined
reelection. This Grange is one of the
strongest and best fifth degree oranges in
the State. A fine dinner was served by lady
members of the Winthrop Grange.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
GEORGE C. Min.

Last evening Mr.. George G. Min made his
debut in Portland, at Portland Theatre, in
the role of Bertuccio in 'The FOOLS Re-
yenge,' part made familiar to the theatre
going public of this country through the adj
mirable representation of Mr. Edwin Booth
and the frequent performances of the opera
of 'Rigoletto," by the various Italian opera
companies that have visited our large cities.
Mr.. Min possesses fine physique, an ex-
ceedingly mobile face, and rich deep voice.
that at times strongly reminds one of
Booths. He brought out, with much skill,
all that depth of feeling, and all the maleyoA
lance and passion, that are, the characters
tics of the sombre role of Bettuceio. II, at
times, intensity gave place to burts of exer-
aggerated passion, they were pardonabe
when the situation in which they were in
dulged in were taken into consideration.
Much of the pathos of the part, in the scenes
with his daughter was very effective. he
was called before the curtain at the close of
the second act. As a whole his Bertuccio
was strong impersonation, and makes us
all the more DESTROYS to see his Richard to-
night.
Mr.. Min was well sustained by Mr.. Cliff
ton, who took the part of Dell Aquinta adj
mirably, and by Miss Jordan as Feordelisa
Through the play the orchestra heightened
its effect by snatches from the opera. They
also played the Irish Patrol so well it was
enc0red.
NOTES.
Mr.. Sol Smith Russell will be supported In
his new comedy PA" by Miss Matte Fer
guson and Mr.. Frank Lawton. The seats
will be sold at Stockbridge's next Satur-
day.
Mr.. Whitney will sing "Rolling and
Foaming Billows" from the "Creation," at
the Symphony concert on the 10th inst
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-07
THE STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.


The work ofrebuilding the burned district
in Pennington is going on quite RAPIDLY the
season of the year being considered. A. ID.
Horns new stable on the site of the Lake
House, formerly so called, is going on as fast
as an efficient crew can make it. Z. Gerry
has cleared the debris from his lot on Pleas
ant street, and has engaged Mr.. S. ID. Nc.
Kenney Of Phillips TO build him a new house
next summer. The Peoples Trust Company
have their plans quite well perfected for
erecting a fine block to the corner formerly
occupied by the old county building and 9TH
er structures adjacent. The county commits
sioners are considering the location and cree.
ton of a new Jail. Stone, etc. are now be-
ing hauled to the sites of the Methodist and
Old South churches, also the lot of ID. Beedy.
The walls OF the new Exchange hotel are
now up and boarded in.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
John D. Miller, formerly of Rockland, and
George White, Boston broker, are negotia-
ting for the purchase of Waterville's hand
tel has been offered to Messrs. Miller and
White for S21 900, subject to certain condi.
tons being that the lease OF the present pop
ular landlord, renewed last October for five
years, shall be kept good. Mr.. Miller was al
one time landlord of the Medomac House in
Wald0boro.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The sons of the late Hon. p. NJ. Foster OF
North Arson have presented to the Congre-
gational church in that villagel an elegant
communion service
WALDO COUNTY.
Messrs. Garcelon and Dodge of Burnham
have Just sold to Ia Boston fur dealer $50
mink, $500 muskrat and 100 skunk skins.
The whole made To- d too heavy for pair
of horses.
Information has been received at the De-
partment OF State in Washington, from Y. 3.
Consul A. s.. Studer at Singapore, OF the
death near that place on the 9th OF Septeni-
Der, OF Mr.. John Mason, thought to be from
Winterport in this State.
ty Pomona Grange Was held at Winthrop
Wednesday, the attendance being large from
every section Of the county. The present
membership of the Grange is $50, the gain
the last year being flfty-nine. The report OF